The UIS women's basketball team faced a tough challenge against No. 11 Union on Saturday, falling 111-81 in a high-scoring matchup. Despite the loss, UIS recorded their highest-scoring game of the season by an 18-point margin.
Game Summary
- Union took control early, using 12 UIS turnovers to build a 30-19 lead despite shooting just 37%, while UIS shot 61.5% in the first quarter
- The Prairie Stars responded in the second quarter, shooting 68.75% from the field. Despite their offensive surge, Union outscored UIS 34-26, using timely three-pointers to extend their lead to 64-45 at halftime
- The Bulldogs widened their lead with a 27-17 third quarter, leaving UIS unable to mount a comeback
- The final quarter was more balanced, with Union narrowly outscoring UIS 20-19, but the Prairie Stars could not close the gap
- UIS shot an efficient 52.2% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range, but Union's 22 made three-pointers and 40 points off turnovers ultimately proved to be the difference. The Bulldogs also dominated on second-chance opportunities, outscoring UIS 26-16 in that category
- Kayla Rice led UIS with 21 points on 47.1% shooting, while Emari Doby and Diavian Mehundrew each added 18 points. Doby also grabbed six rebounds, and Mehundrew shot 43.8% from the field. Niyah Udoiwod delivered a standout performance in the post, recording her first career double-double with 14 points on 70% shooting and 10 rebounds
Stats at a Glance
| UIS | Union | |
| Points: | 81 | 111 |
| Field Goals Made: | 35-67 (.522) | 38-31 (.469) |
| Three-Point Field Goals Made: | 6-19 (.316) | 22-48 (.458) |
| Free Throws Made: | 5-6 (.833) | 13-17 (.765) |
| Rebounds: | 35 | 42 |
| Assists: | 10 | 26 |
| Turnovers: | 29 | 17 |
Conference play begins next week, with the Prairie Stars set to host the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons at TRAC on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m.